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PGJ 960P

1976 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Triumph 200060,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGJ 960P
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 65,236 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 65,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 64,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 63,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 1 May 2012 63,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2012 63,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,241 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front track rod end protective rubber boots deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,888 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2005 61,189 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?

Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 298
brake binding 256
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
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PGJ 960P is a 1976 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,749 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGJ 960P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGJ 960P registered?

PGJ 960P is a 1976 Triumph 2000, first registered on 12 May 1976.

Is PGJ 960P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGJ 960P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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